<P><B>Are you striving for improved self-reliance and self-sufficiency for yourself and your family? Author Jessica Sowards of YouTube’s Roots & Refuge Farm is the warm and welcoming guide you’ve been waiting for. </B></P><P> Homesteading is a mindset and <B>a lifestyle aimed at living lightly on the land</B>, being more resourceful, appreciating the value of hard work, and understanding the diverse and amazing connections between humans and the planet we live on. Homesteaders constantly<B> strive for a more sustainable life</B> and <B>a greater connection to the cycles of nature and the foods and goods we consume</B>. Starting your very first homestead is <B>a journey of discovery and passion</B> that’s also likely filled with questions and what-ifs. In <I>The First-Time Homesteader</I>, Jessica fills in all the blanks with honesty, humor, and charm. </P><P> Now you can take those first and most valuable steps toward establishing your own homestead with a seasone